After the conclusion of the showjumping calendar and the end of yet another year, December has had its fair share of excitement in the competition arena, with the Outdoor Grand Prix and South African Youth Championships, and at home. These were your top stories this past month.
No. 5: Charley-Ann Crockart Picks Up a New ride
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After a fantastic year that saw Charley-Ann return to the 1.50m ranks and claim her first 1.50m competition victory, the addition of a new young stallion to her yard is great news and strengthens Charley-Ann’s Competitive string.
No. 4: Voigtskirch Sahara Sold to Lorette Knowles-Taylor
Originally owned by Kirsten Winn-Smith, Sahara was moved briefly to Bronwyn Dos Santos and then onto Lorette Knowles-Taylor. A very scopey and talented mare, the pair will surely be aiming for the big grades.
No. 3: 2021 South African Showjumping Calendar Confirmed
With the new show season commencing in a few short weeks, the calendar is jam-packed with excitement from very early on in the year with its first national status show taking place in February. Alongside the FEI and National status events, provincial shows will be available every weekend.
No. 2: FEI World Jumping Challenge Results Announced
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The FEI World Jumping Challenge is a unique event that has seen hundreds of South African riders taking part in the 3 categories. With the conclusion of the final legs in both Gauteng and Kwa-Zulu Natal, the final South African rankings have been announced by the FEI.
No. 1: SA Outdoor Grand Prix Cancelled due to COVID-19
Of course, it’s no surprise that the most viewed article for December was the cancellation of the Outdoor Grand Prix just two days into the event. Due to several positive COVID-19 cases, the decision was taken to protect everyone who had attended the event. A great shame for the competitors but a decision no one could argue against and thankfully, most seemed to support it.
January:
As we close out December and look on to a new year, remember that the FEI Hind Boot Rules have officially taken effect for all age categories and will see all competitors competing under the same boot regulations. The new FEI 2021 rules have also been implemented. The January show season starts off slowly, to ensure a well-deserved break, with the first provincial show taking place at Fourways Riding Centre on the 16th and 17th while most other venues, including Maple Ridge, Kyalami Park, Dunblane, Eaton Farm, and Steyn City will kick off with their first show on the 23rd and 24th.
Please keep an eye on SA Showjumping as, with the current Level 3 COVID restrictions, the January/February shows could be affected. As always, we’ll bring the news to you as soon as it happens.
-The JumpOff-
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